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10 towing tips for beginners
New to caravans or towing and want some quick pointers? Read on...1. Ensure tow vehicle and van are correctly set-up, level and balanced before heading off. Fit a sway control device.
2. Reversing is easier than you think, provided you do it slowly and take your time.
3. Get used to your van and how it handles before heading off on the big one. Practise in the carpark and around home if necessary.
4. Keep your van in good condition and get it serviced if necessary before your trip.
5. Don’t carry too much stuff. Better to buy what you need when you arrive at your destination.
6. Fill up your water tank before leaving home; good drinking water is not always available while travelling.
7. Buy gas safety fuses for all your gas bottles; they’re cheap insurance.
8. Check all windows, latches, drawers, doors, pop-tops are secure before heading off.
9. Compile a comprehensive hitch-up checklist and use it every time before you head off.
10. Drive according to road conditions, stop every two hours or earlier, and be courteous to other drivers. And relax... you’re on holiday!
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Written byChris Fincham
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